The third week of January finds us all still shivering as we endure the heart of the winter season. Hopefully, everyone is staying warm and keeping safe. January is a tough time of year, but it won’t last forever. Hang in there! Here’s the latest regulatory news:
PHMSA
The agency has published its latest tranche of Special Permit actions, the first of 2024. Last year’s SP action was quite busy; we’ll see if this year matches up. See the new actions at these links:
The agency also published an ICR relating to the construction, maintenance, and operation of cargo tank motor vehicles. Such vehicles are common sights on American highways, most often hauling flammable liquids. See the ICR here:
FMCSA
The agency is updating the Medical Advisory Criteria published as an appendix in the Code of Federal Regulations. The appendix provides guidance for medical examiners listed on FMCSA’s National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners on the applicability and interpretation of the physical qualification standards for operators of commercial motor vehicles. See the revised criteria here:
The agency also announced the availability of the Medical Examiner’s Handbook which includes updates to the Medical Advisory Criteria published in the Code of Federal Regulations. It provides information about regulatory requirements, and guidance to the medical examiners who perform physical qualification examinations of interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. The January 2024 edition of the handbook replaces all previous handbook editions. Find out how to access the handbook here:
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